Purpose

To approve the Babergh Biodiversity Action
Plan.

Content

It was
RESOLVED: -
 
1.1         
That Cabinet adopted Option A – to adopt
the new Biodiversity Action Plan for the period
2026-2030
 
REASON FOR
DECISION
The
adoption of the proposed Biodiversity Action Plan would demonstrate
the council’s commitment to biodiversity and nature recovery,
expanding upon work already delivered and extending the benefits to
a broader range of residents and communities. The Action Plan will
communicate key priorities and enable greater partnership working.
It will also coordinate a range of activity into a more coherent
whole, making greater use of available resources.
 
Adoption will demonstrate continued consideration for
biodiversity, supporting the council’s ability to comply with
its statutory obligation, to support delivery against the aims of
the Suffolk Local Nature Recovery Strategy and align with national
goals and legislation.
 
Alternative
Options Considered and Rejected:
Option B – the new Biodiversity Action Plan is not
adopted, and biodiversity delivery continues to be guided by the
existing Biodiversity Action Plan and other activities within the
Council.
 
Any Declarations of Interests Declared: None
Any Dispensation Granted: None